ADRIAN VI

(January 9, 1522 –
September 14, 1523)

Crossed keys and papal tiara, above a collection of books. The Holy Spirit and rays of light, above all.

Mazio 42
Spink 456-459.

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46 mm

Obv.:

· ADRIANVS · VI ·| PONT · MAXIM ·

Bust of the pope, l., wearing camauro and mozzetta.

Rev.:

QVEM • | CREANT• ADORANT ·

in exergue: ROMA

Pope, seated on canopied throne being crowned by two cardinals vested in dalmatics; a soldier kneels at left, a bishop seated at right; the Holy Spirit above all.

Mazio 41
Spink 453-455.

Though elected on January 9, 1522, the new pope, who had not been present at the Conclave, did not reach Rome until August 29. He was crowned next day on the steps of the Vatican Basilica by Cardinal Marco Coronaro, the Cardinal Protodeacon.